🥩 Smothered Pork Chops
Tender pork chops cooked in a rich, savory gravy — classic comfort food that’s perfect over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
- 4 bone-in pork chops (1–1.5 inches thick)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil or butter
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream or whole milk
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried
- Optional: parsley, for garnish
🥣 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Pork Chops
- Season pork chops generously with salt and pepper.
- Dredge lightly in flour, shaking off excess.
2️⃣ Brown the Chops
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear pork chops 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Gravy
- In the same skillet, sauté onions until soft (~3 minutes).
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle in a little extra flour (1–2 tbsp) if you want a thicker gravy.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth, scraping up brown bits from the pan.
- Stir in cream, Worcestershire, and thyme.
4️⃣ Smother the Pork Chops
- Return pork chops to the skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15–20 minutes until pork chops are cooked through (internal temp 145°F / 63°C) and gravy thickens.
5️⃣ Serve
- Spoon gravy and onions over the pork chops.
- Garnish with parsley.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or green beans.
🔥 Tips & Variations
Extra Tender Pork
- Use bone-in chops for juicier meat.
- Don’t overcook — simmer gently in gravy.
Flavor Boost
- Add mushrooms to the gravy.
- Add a splash of white wine when deglazing the pan.
Southern-Style
- Add a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne for a Southern comfort twist.
Make-Ahead
- Brown chops and make gravy in advance; simmer together just before serving.
If you want, I can also give you:
- Oven-baked smothered pork chops
- Quick 30-minute skillet version
- Keto / low-carb version
- Restaurant-style extra creamy gravy version
Do you want the gravy rich and creamy or more savory and brown?
